Around Town Fall Season Colors Maple Ridge Tour The Maple Ridge Home and Garden Tour took place on Sunday, October 13. Five homes were showcased - including The Skelly Mansion (2101 S. Madison). Maple Ridge is home to many of Tulsa’s historic and unique homes. The Maple Ridge Neighborhood Association thanks The University of Tulsa and sponsors: Westlake ACE Hardware, Phoenix Cleaners, Southwoods, Jane Butts Interiors, Old Village Wine and Spirits, Tom’s Lawn, Airco, and the Meshri Family Foundation. Tour proceeds benefit street island maintenance and neighborhood beautification projects.
Travel Capacity Increases 50% The Creek Turnpike expansion is complete. Mayor Dewey Bartlett spoke at the expansion opening ceremony on October 17. The eight mile expansion project adds 50% travel capacity to the turnpike between US 75 and Memorial in Tulsa.
Nearly 10,000 Participants and Over 400 Volunteers The 36th annual Tulsa Federal Credit Union Tulsa Run filled the streets on October 26. For the second year the run was produced by the Tulsa Sports Commission. The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma was this year’s primary beneficiary. The Tulsa Sports Commission awarded the food bank a check for $25,000. Ten other charities will receive contributions from participant’s registration fees.
Tulsa Chamber Awarded The Oklahoma Quality Foundation presented the Tulsa Regional Chamber its “Oklahoma Quality Award for Commitment” on November 8 in Oklahoma City. The award program focuses on organizational self-assessment and self-improvement. It’s designed to increase company and organizational competitiveness in the marketplace. The award has affiliation with the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Nation-
al Quality Award administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Oklahoma’s Quality Award is noted as one of the most rigorous Baldrige programs in the country. The program helps for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations identify strengths, opportunities for improvement, and increased efficiencies. Heather Griswold, executive director of the Oklahoma Quality Foundation says, “Quality organizations create quality jobs, and these (winners) have created thousands of jobs in Oklahoma.”
Pearls Support Girl Scouts The Girl Scouts’ holiday pearl sale took place November 23. Fleming’s Restaurant in Utica Square hosted the event that supports the Girl Scouts. Pearls were available for purchase. Prices ranged from $10 to $10,000. Thirty percent of every purchase supports local Girl Scout programs.
New Non-Stop Service from Tulsa International Airport Allegiant Air made its inaugural flight between Tulsa and Orlando, Florida on October 25. The airline now offers non-stop jet service between Tulsa and Orlando via Orlando-Sanford International Airport. Twice weekly flights are available. Tulsa joins nearly 100 U.S. cities served by Allegiant’s low-cost service.
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